WASHINGTON  Just as federal housing money was to start flowing again to thousands of Texas-based hurricane evacuees, a federal appeals court put everything on hold Friday.

The ruling means that about 4,200 families in Houston, San Antonio and Austin who were left homeless by hurricanes Katrina and Rita will have to wait until at least February to find out whether the federal government is required to restore their rental assistance payments.

By then, the temporary housing program will have expired  unless Congress or President Bush extend it.

When it comes to money ... they'll keep reaching in your pocket. There is little incentive to get up on their feet and have THEM help themselves. Pity me silly is much easier. Demoncrats know this and so does Bush.

Its supposed to be TEMPORARY. The rest of us don't get free housing. We have to pay our rent and our mortgage. Why are these people special? All of us have had tragedy in our lives but you don't see the federal government holding our hands.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

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posted on 12/23/2006 7:51:24 AM PST
by goldstategop
(In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)

Elderly, infirm or disabled individuals or minors who have lost their parents or guardians **need** to be the recipients of some form of assistance. That is the decent thing to do.

ALL others **need** to be the recipients of a copy of "Conscience of a Conservative" by Barry Goldwater, a final $50.00 "separation FROM assistance" check, a hearty handshake and the best wishes of the United States of America for the future. That is the decent thing to do.

See? I am a compassionate conservative. The real kind. My compassion extends towards the poor Schmucks who have to pay the bills.

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posted on 12/23/2006 7:56:56 AM PST
by Gideon Reader
(Time for some serious Lagavulin sipping and a little Stan Getz to cool out with.)

This will go on forever! When it comes to money ... they'll keep reaching in your pocket. There is little incentive to get up on their feet and have THEM help themselves. Pity me silly is much easier. Demoncrats know this and so does Bush.

How pathetic the ghetto-ward dwellers of New Orleans are. They are children.

I'm ashamed of these people, no initiative, no drive, Thank God for Katrina, because it create more exposure into this disgusting welfare culture.

Just look at the forgot people of Mississippi. No complaining on their part.

"It was really unexpected when (the rental subsidy) stopped out of the blue," she said. "I don't know what to do now."

And you expected it to go on forever. "She and her three children, ages 6, 4, and 3...... Advice... Use aspirin technique... Get a job... Soon!

"It's like a terrible roller-coaster ride," said Wanda Jones of Houston, a Katrina survivor and member of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now which sued the government. "Every time we go up, when we come down we lose more people. But we're going to keep on riding and keep on fighting in court for our rights."

First, she is not "of" or "from" Houston! Second, they lose more people..... Translated: The pick themselves up, get a job, and get on with their lives! Third, Their rights.... To be deadbeat freeloaders on working people?

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston, ...... calling the members of the Court of Appeals "scrooges."

No, they are not Scrooges. They are acting responsibly by not creating yet another "right" that will be abused by deadbeats.

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posted on 12/23/2006 10:07:40 AM PST
by WildBill2275
(The Second Amendment guarantees all of your other rights)

FAMILIES...an interesting choice of words. I wonder how many (or how few) of them are mom, dad and kids, who were either homeowners or good responsible tenants and who worked instead of collecting public assistance.

I know, Ms. Single Mom and her brood count as a "family", but don't usually function as one. I'd like to see the breakdown.

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